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Earlier this week I noticed the volts were quite low while cranking...sometimes dipping down to the 7.8-8.2v range (as displayed by the cheap volt meter plugged into the cigarette lighter outlet). The truck still started but I could tell it wasn't turning over as quick as normal. I figured it was getting time for new batteries since this particular truck eats batteries just about every two years (almost like clockwork).
So, I parked the truck for the week and drove one of the others until I could have time to replace the batteries. This morning I was fixing to head over to the dealer (since the batteries are under warranty still) but I thought that maybe I should check the cables first. Sure enough, both clamps on the bank 2 battery were a bit loose. I tightened them up and it seems like the issue is fixed. Cranking volts are back to around 11.4 so it sounds like my batteries are fine after all.
Without the volt meter, I probably wouldn't have known there was a problem. Moral of the story, check your battery connections from time to time and possibly avoid electrical issues or maybe even a no start down the road.
My friend has just got up and running with a Mac motor from Paul at emissions-free, using 12S LiPo.
http://www.tinydeal.com/racer-gauge-volt-meter-voltmeter-gauge-for-car-vehicle-automobile-rog-47468-p-38577.html
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